WorksheetsEcosystem and Adaptation Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 36mins
A fox is a predator which hunts small animals. The ecosystem that meets its needs is one that has –
heavy rains during some seasons.
sandy dunes and dry soil.
extreme cold temperatures.
a large population of mice.
Some students set up an aquarium containing water, fish, and plants. Plants help support the survival of fish because they –
remove nutrients from the soil
use the energy of sunlight
absorb water from their surroundings
adds needed resources like oxygen to the water
Mrs. Nellis visited an ecosystem over Spring Break. She rode a zip line through the canopy. She saw a toucan and some monkeys. She did not enjoy her trip because it rained every day. What ecosystem did she visit?
Forest
Arctic
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
These data tables give information on four habitats and the needs of the Fennec fox. Which habitat most closely meets the needs of the Fennec Fox?
Q
R
S
T
How might small leaves help a tree to survive in a windy environment? Small leaves –
help the tree get rid of extra water.
can take in lots of sunlight.
attract lots of birds to live in the tree.
don’t tear easily in the wind.
You have explored the idea of how structures of animals allow them to survive. Which structure would help a bird to survive in water?
Foot A
Foot B
Foot C
Foot D
1. Look at the picture. Which of the mole cricket’s structures help it to dig underground?
very tiny eyes
dark, tough outer covering
strong, shovel-like front legs
cylinder-shaped body
1. A student explores how the structures of plants help them survive in their environment. Which structure helps a cactus to survive in a dry desert?
many thin leaves
very thick stems
fruits that animals won’t eat
flowers that are present all year long
1. Some animal structures, such as body shapes, colors, and patterns, help animals hide from predators. These structures are called -
quills
camouflage
mimicry
shells
What is the function of the root structures in plants?
to support leaves
to make food
to get sunlight
to get water
